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Month: May 2016

Georgian IDP killed by Abkhaz guards at checkpoint

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An ethnic Georgian man was fatally wounded by an Abkhaz border officer in an incident that occurred at the Khurcha-Nabakevi checkpoint at the de facto border with Abkhazia, inside the territory under control of Georgian authorities. The video (+18) from a surveillance camera distributed by Rustavi 2 shows how four men in uniforms assault on … Read more

WHO: Georgia at high risk of Zika virus outbreak

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The carrier mosquito, Aedes, is present in Georgia, but the disease is not, NCDC representative was quoted as saying.
The carrier mosquito, Aedes, is present in Georgia, but the disease is not, NCDC representative was quoted as saying.

Tbilisi, DFWatch – Georgia’s Black Sea coast is among the European regions which are at the highest risk of a Zika virus outbreak during late spring and summer, a statement made by the World Health Organisation (WHO) reads.

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Kist Salafi community joins debate on religion and radicalisation in Pankisi valley

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A young Kist man named Musa, who was present in the audience, pointed out that the war in Syria lost its appeal after it became apparent that it was connected to interests of major political powers. 

Tbilisi, DFWatch – A Salafi imam from Pankisi valley met with Georgian public in order to explain the community’s views on religion, the role of the state, the role of media, sources of radicalism, and gender equality.

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Environmentalists call Tbilisi mayor 'enemy of the city', interrupt speech

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(Interpressnews.)

TBILISI, DFWatch–Environmental activists interrupted a speech by Tbilisi Mayor Davit Narmania on Tuesday during a session of the City Council, accusing him of being an ‘enemy of the city’.

The activists protested the recent selling off of a part of the city’s botanical garden,

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17 May marked with rallies, guerrilla tactics, arrests, and prayers [updated]

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The International Day against Homophobia and Transphobia (IDAHOT) marked internationally on 17 May once again sheds light on existing tensions between the LGBTQI community, the authorities, and the Church. Activists arrested for vandalism Levan Berianidze, the executive director of LGBT Georgia posted information around 5 a.m. saying that a group of activists were detained for making stencils … Read more

Ombudsman call on public agencies ‘to do their best’ to prevent hate-motivated violence

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The Public Defender of Georgia released a statement on International Day against Homophobia and Transphobia (IDAHOT), May 17, in which he deplores that “no effective measures have been taken for raising public awareness or establishing the culture of tolerance in the country.” “A timely, efficient and accountable investigation of hate crimes is still a problem. … Read more